Bituminous coal reserves

Bituminous coal reserves are stored quantities of a type of soft, black fossil fuel formed from compressed plant material over millions of years. It is widely used for electricity generation and steel production due to its high carbon content and energy output. Reserves indicate the amount of this coal that is physically recoverable and economically feasible to extract with current technologies. These reserves are crucial for energy planning and impact both economic development and environmental management, as mining and burning coal contribute to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.